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Despite the economic situation in 2024 and the increase in imports, domestic pork production achieved significant growth, which could be explained, in part, by the strength of domestic consumption, as well as by the gradual recovery of exports. These results reflect the resilience of the pork sector, marking a very positive year-end and promising expectations for the future.

Despite being such a small country geographically, Uruguay has one of the highest per capita pork consumptions in Latin America, with imports making up 80% of its consumption.

Of the 1.3 million metric tons of meat imported by the Philippines, pork had the greatest import volume at 672,000 MT.

The EU and Mexico have finalized negotiations to modernize their Global Agreement, establishing a more ambitious framework for strengthening their political and economic relations.

In 2025, growth in global animal protein production will be slightly higher, driven by seafood and poultry.

Brazil has been free of African swine fever since 1988 and maintains international recognition as free of the disease, issued by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).

Foreign demand for pork remained strong throughout 2024 and Brazilian exports reached new records.

China's pork production decreased by 1.5% in 2024.

Results will depend on whether China expands the list of Russian suppliers.

Excellent export performance in recent years is linked to the sector's efforts to increase its presence in the global market, amid a gradual reduction in imports from China.

Agricultural production reached a record value of 68.43 billion euros, 4.3% more than in 2023.

Following the confirmation of a case of foot and mouth disease in Germany, more countries have implemented measures to prevent the entry of the disease.

November U.S. pork exports posted year-over-year gains, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF).